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Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer
full-timeTempe$160k - $185k

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Location

Tempe

Salary

$160k - $185k

Type

full-time

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer builds and maintains cutting-edge compression and digital distribution platforms for one of the premier national broadcasters.

At FOX, you will have full permission to bring your best tech game to invent and build technology that delivers a high-quality viewer experience to millions across FOX networks, digital platforms, mobile applications, websites, and licensing partnerships.

You will leverage Machine Learning (ML) and AI-driven insights to optimize video quality, predict system failures before they occur, and automate the distribution of content across a complex global landscape.

The way we consume media has fundamentally changed. We watch on our laptops, phones, tablets, and TVs. We stream, record, and binge. Who knows what we’ll do next? You do – because you help build the technology to realize it!

ABOUT YOU

  • You care about your team and their diverse perspectives and are invested in their success

  • You are excited by new technology and its potential to change how things are done

  • You have an entrepreneur's spirit and enjoy problem-solving

  • You LOVE getting stuff done, not just talking about it

  • You value data over guesswork and treat system logs as a goldmine—using AI to assist in root cause analysis

  • You enjoy mentoring others through technical shifts and believe that the best AI is built by diverse, human-centric teams

  • Available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering & Support

  • Acts as Tier 1 support for all on-air broadcast systems

  • Creates standard operating procedures and documentation to support the operations team in a 24/7 environment

  • Builds and maintains FOX’s compression and transport infrastructure

  • Conducts lab, performance, and system tests and prototype efforts to continually evolve FOX’s architecture and infrastructure

Collaboration & Partnerships

  • Supports the Media Control Center in day-to-day operations and assists users with technical issues or concerns
    Partners with Engineering and Standards & Advanced Technology teams to develop groundbreaking technology solutions

  • Collaborates with operations teams and third-party vendors to develop strategy, product development, and road maps

Continuous Improvement

  • Uses data to drive informed business decisions and continuously improve performance

  • Analyzes dashboards to optimize system security and testing, reduce bugs, and accelerate product delivery

  • Prioritizes Objectives and Key Results to motivate and align team efforts

Development

  • Fosters a culture of continuous learning and technical growth
    Contributes to a high-performing team environment

  • Mentors and develops junior engineers

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting compressed and uncompressed video workflows

  • Strong understanding of MPEG/JPEG decoding, encoding, transcoding, multiplexing, encryption/decryption, uplink/downlink, and master control

  • Expertise in SCTE insertion systems and media contribution/distribution workflows

  • Familiarity with on-prem test and measurement platforms and cross-team collaboration

  • Advanced knowledge of satellite and linear distribution systems, including deployment, monitoring, and data analysis

  • Leadership experience with new project deployment and technical testing/validation

  • Experience evolving infrastructure using SMPTE ST 2110 standards

  • Deep knowledge of SDI video transport and new codecs/compression standards (e.g., SRT, RTP, Zixi, HLS)

  • Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, OSI model, subnetting, VLANs, and basic switch configuration

  • Ability to identify and troubleshoot network addressing issues

  • Proficiency in using LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate Python scripting for workflow automation and API integrations

  • Practical experience using AI tools for engineering and operations

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

  • Advanced knowledge of video compression and codecs such as SMPTE ST 2110, JPEGXS, HEVC

  • Experience with emerging tech such as 4K HDR and HDR10+

  • Familiarity with industry standards including ATSC and SMPTE

  • Basic Linux administration (system configuration, scripting, CLI proficiency)

  • Solid experience with Windows OS setup, configuration, and support

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $16,000.00-185,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

Other facts

Tech stack
Video Workflows,MPEG Decoding,Encoding,Transcoding,Multiplexing,Encryption,SCTE Insertion,Media Distribution,Satellite Systems,Networking Fundamentals,Python Scripting,AI Tools,Linux Administration,Windows OS Support

About Fox Corporation

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in nine of the top ten largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce nearly 1,000 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Media Production

What you'll do

  • The Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer builds and maintains compression and digital distribution platforms, ensuring high-quality viewer experiences across various FOX networks and platforms. They also act as Tier 1 support for broadcast systems and collaborate with teams to develop technology solutions.

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What does Fox Corporation pay for a Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer?

Fox Corporation offers a competitive compensation package for the Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer role. The salary range is USD 160k - 185k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer do at Fox Corporation?

As a Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer at Fox Corporation, you will: the Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer builds and maintains compression and digital distribution platforms, ensuring high-quality viewer experiences across various FOX networks and platforms. They also act as Tier 1 support for broadcast systems and collaborate with teams to develop technology solutions..

Why join Fox Corporation as a Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer?

Fox Corporation is a leading Media Production company. The Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer position at Fox Corporation remote?

The Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer position at Fox Corporation is based in Tempe, Arizona, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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